Review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) by Drew R — 21 Sep 2014

Such a tearjerker. Perhaps I shouldn't have watched it on the plane.

This review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) was written by Drew R on 21 Sep 2014.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has generally received very positive reviews.

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